used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
carrotsnounUS /ˈkærəts/
plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
celerynounUS /ˈseləri/
widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
didn't
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From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
divisible by two
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
protruded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
untidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading The gay April breeze was blowing her soft untidy hair across her eyes, and at first she didn’t recognise him.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading III As he was walking over from the bus that next Saturday, he met her hurrying through Fourth Street, and he was really shocked at her appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went home in a queer mood; he was, although he didn’t know it, refusing to think at all, refusing to examine his impressions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Even an artist’s wife ought to be a little more particular.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was hatless, with felt bedroom slippers on her feet, and her arms were filled with huge bundles from which protruded the feathery tops of carrots and celery leaves.
